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Galway South (Dáil Constituency)
Galway South was a parliamentary constituency represented in Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Irish parliament or Oireachtas from 1948 to 1961. The constituency elected 3 deputies ( Teachtaí Dála, commonly known as TDs) to the Dáil, on the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote (PR-STV). History The constituency was created under the Electoral (Amendment) Act 1947 for the 1948 general election to Dáil Éireann. It was abolished under the Electoral (Amendment) Act 1961, when it was partially replaced by the new constituency of Galway East. Boundaries The constituency comprised the district electoral divisions of: TDs Elections 1958 by-election Following the death of Fianna Fáil TD Patrick Beegan, a by-election was held on 30 May 1958. The seat was won by the Fianna Fáil candidate Anthony Millar. 1957 general election 1954 general election 1953 by-election Followi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dáil Constituencies
There are 43 multi-member electoral districts, known as Dáil constituencies, to elect 174 Teachta Dála, TDs to Dáil Éireann, the house of representatives of the Oireachtas, Republic of Ireland, Ireland's parliament, on the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote (PR-STV), to a maximum term of five years. The configuration of constituencies was amended by the Electoral (Amendment) Act 2023, which were in operation for the 2024 Irish general election, 2024 general election. Electoral law Article 16.2 of the Constitution of Ireland outlines the requirements for constituencies. The total number of TDs is to be no more than one TD representing twenty thousand and no less than one TD representing thirty thousand of the population, and the ratio should be the same in each constituency, as far as practicable, avoiding Apportionment (politics)#Malapportionment, malapportionment. Under the Constitution, constituencies are to be revised at least ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kinvara
Kinvara or Kinvarra () is a sea port village in the southwest of County Galway, Ireland. It is located in the Civil parishes in Ireland, civil parish of Kinvarradoorus in the north of the Barony (Ireland), barony of Kiltartan. Kinvarra is also an Electoral division (Ireland), electoral division. Geography The village lies at the head of Kinvara Bay, known in Irish as (or more recently ), an inlet in the south-eastern corner of Galway Bay, from which the village took its name. It lies in the north of the barony of Kiltartan, near the Burren. The townland of Kinvarra lies in the civil parishes in Ireland, civil parish of Kinvarradoorus. This civil parish is bounded on the north by Galway Bay, on the east by the parishes of Ballinderreen (Killeenavarra) and Ardrahan, on the south by the parishes of Gort (Kilmacduagh) and Boston, County Clare, Boston (Kilkeedy) and on the west by the parishes of Carron, County Clare, Carron and New Quay, County Clare, New Quay (Abbey, County Clar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tynagh
Tynagh () is a village and electoral division in south-east County Galway in Ireland. The village is in a townland and civil parish of the same name. Origin of the name Recorded as ''Tyneaach'' (1565), ''Teacneaghe'' (1543), ''Theaneac'' (1541), its current name is a contraction of Teach nEachach, 'Eochu's house'. In medieval Irish sources it is referred to as Teach nEachach, or 'the house of Eochu'. It was originally associated with the townland of Lecarrow, one mile east of the village, now named a Billew Burial Ground, the word Billew derived from ''Bileadha'', plural of ''bile'', denoting a sacred tree. The element ''Eachach'' refers to Dagda, the supreme deity of the pagan Irish. He is cited as the father of the founder of the church, Brandubh of Tynagh. This suggests that Tynagh was originally a cult centre for the festival of Lughnasa, later Christianised by Brandubh, who was cited as Lugh's son, thus betraying its true origins. Geographic area and notable industry F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Portumna
Portumna (- meaning 'the landing place of the oak') is a market town in the south-east of County Galway, Ireland, on the border with and linked by a Portumna bridge, bridge to County Tipperary. The town is located to the west of the point where the River Shannon enters Lough Derg (Shannon), Lough Derg. This historic crossing point over the River Shannon between counties Tipperary and Galway has a long history of bridges and ferry crossings. On the south-western edge of the town lie Portumna Castle and Portumna forest park. History Portumna Bridge Portumna is served with a five-span road bridge over the Shannon. This was designed by C. E. Stanier of London, and completed in 1911, with a central section resting on Hayes's Island which divides the river into two channels. The steel structure of the main bridge and pivoting swing bridge over the navigation channel are of technical and engineering interest, and it is the largest early-twentieth-century swing bridge in Europe. The o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meelick, County Galway
Meelick () is a townland on the River Shannon in County Galway, Ireland. It lies approximately 4 km southeast of the village of Eyrecourt. The townland is in a Civil parishes in Ireland, civil parish of the same name. According to local sources, it is home to the oldest church still in use in Ireland having been given papal permission and built in 1414 AD (as St. Francis Friary). Meelick is also home to Meelick-Eyrecourt GAA, Meelick-Eyrecourt hurling club, which was founded in 1884. Meelick has a small pub which is known locally as "George's/The Shop". The area hosts a kayaking festival each year after the boating season halts in winter. Built heritage Oldest Catholic church in use According to local sources, Meelick has the oldest Irish Roman Catholic church, with continuous use since 1414 AD. Founded as a Franciscan abbey, the church and sacristy are still in use today. The ruins include traces of the transept chapel, friary and small mill. Papal permission for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eyrecourt
Eyrecourt, historically known as Donanaghta (), is a village in County Galway, Ireland. It is on the R356 regional road west of the Banagher bridge over the River Shannon. History The Eyres after whom the village is named, as well as other places such as Eyre Square in Galway City, were an English family who came over with Cromwell. Their former residence, Eyrecourt Castle (now a ruin), provides the large metal gateway at the eastern end of main street and the castle lawn beyond. The family were for many years closely associated with the local hunt, the Galway Blazers. Amenities The village stands midway along the Beara-Breifne Way; a historic way-marked way for walking, cycling and heritage. Eyrecourt is served by two public houses, library, shop, garage and fast food outlet, pharmacy, tractor dealership, medical centre, primary school, several small enterprises and the Meelick-Eyrecourt GAA club. Various groups and classes use the village hall, including for Pilates, ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lawrencetown, County Galway
Lawrencetown or Laurencetown ( or simply ''Baile Mór''), historically called ''Oghilmore'' and later ''Ballymore'', is a village in County Galway, Ireland. Located on the R355 regional road nine miles south of Ballinasloe, it lies in the barony of Longford, the civil parish of Clonfert, the Catholic parish of Lawrencetown and Kiltormer, and the townland (earlier) of Lissreaghaun and (later) of Laurencetown or Ballymore; it was historically in the poor law union of Ballinasloe. History The place was originally known as Oghilmore, from the nearby castle of O'Hill, now long ruinous. The village received its present name from the Lawrence family from Ashton Hall outside Lancaster Lancaster may refer to: Lands and titles *The County Palatine of Lancaster, a synonym for Lancashire *Duchy of Lancaster, one of only two British royal duchies *Duke of Lancaster *Earl of Lancaster *House of Lancaster, a British royal dynasty ..., which was active in the English administration of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kiltormer
Kiltormer () is a village in County Galway, Ireland. It is about 8 miles from Ballinasloe.O'Donovan, John, and O'Flanagan, Michael. Letters Containing Information Relative to the Antiquities of the Counties of Ireland: Galway'. 3 v. Ireland, n.p, 1928. 39. The village is in a civil parish In England, a civil parish is a type of administrative parish used for local government. It is a territorial designation which is the lowest tier of local government. Civil parishes can trace their origin to the ancient system of parishes, w ... of the same name. Kiltormer GAA won the All-Ireland Hurling Championship title in 1992. The semi-final against Cashel King Cormacs from Tipperary was a three match series, and Kiltormer beat Birr in the final. See also * List of towns and villages in Ireland References External linksPhoto of the 1982 hurling teamKiltormer’s plight shows the good old days don’t last forever Towns and villages in County Galway Civil parishes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kilconnell
Kilconnell () is a small rural village in County Galway, Ireland. The village gives its name to the barony of Kilconnell, formerly held by the Lords de Freyne. In 2006 David Tye purchased the original feudal Barony of Kilconnell created in 1170 from Lord de Freyne and is the present holder. The feudal Barony of Kilconnell is registered in Ireland. There is also a peerage title, Baron Kilconnel, created in 1797, and later a subsidiary title of the Earls of Clancarty. The village is in a civil parish of the same name. Its rural population in 2011 was 670. The land is mainly used for dairy farming and the raising of cattle. It was once part of the kingdom of the Soghain of Connacht before being conquered by the Uí Maine. The last known prosecution of a priest under the Popery Acts was the trial in 1822 of Fr John O'Connor, parish priest of Aughrim and Kilconnell, at the Galway Summer Assizes. He was acquitted. This village was the birthplace of Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála (TD) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aughrim, County Galway
Aughrim () is a small village in County Galway, Ireland. It is located between the towns of Loughrea and Ballinasloe, along the old N6 national primary road (now listed as the R446 road (Ireland), R446 regional road) that used to be the main road between Galway and Dublin. According to the Irish census of 2011, the division had a population of 595. The village is in a Civil parishes in Ireland, civil parish of the same name. It was in Aughrim that the Marquis de St Ruth prepared the Irish Catholic Jacobite troops for the Battle of Aughrim which was fought, during the Williamite war in Ireland, on 12 July 1691. Aughrim Ringforts, Two ringforts located to the south (in Attidermot townland) are a National Monument (Ireland), National Monument. Community organisations Aughrim is the base for the charitable organisation Sunflowers Chernobyl Appeal which carry out voluntary work in areas in Belarus affected by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Transportation Road Aughrim is located on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ahascragh
Ahascragh () is a village in east County Galway, Ireland. It is located north-west of Ballinasloe on the Ahascragh/Bunowen River, a tributary of the River Suck. The R358 road (Ireland), R358 Regional road (Ireland), regional road passes through the village. As of the 2022 census of Ireland, 2022 census, it had a population of 186 people. The village is in a Civil parishes in Ireland, civil parish of the same name. History Early history Evidence of ancient settlement in the area includes ringfort, souterrain and holy well sites in the townlands of Weston, Ahascragh East and Ahascragh West. The patron saint of the village is Saint Cuan. His death is recorded in the Annals of the Four Masters in 788 A.D. St. Cuan's Well lies to the northeast. While some sources indicate the existence of a pre-Norman church within the village, associated with this saint, the area's current Roman Catholic and Church of Ireland churches date from and respectively. According to the Annals of the Fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loughrea
Loughrea ( ; ), is a town in County Galway, Ireland. It lies to the north of a range of wooded hills, the Slieve Aughty Mountains and Lough Rea, the lake from which it takes its name. The town's cathedral, St Brendan's, dominates the urban skyline. The town is in a townland and civil parish of the same name. The town increased in population in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Although Loughrea serves as a commuter town for the city of Galway, it remains an independent market town. Loughrea is the fourth most populous settlement in County Galway, with a population of 6,322 as of 2022. Name The town takes its name from Lough Rea, ( being a variant of meaning grey or speckled). It is situated on the northern shore of the lake. The lake's Irish name is used in the name of the local Irish-language multi-faith primary school: Gaelscoil Riabhach. The town is located within an area that was historically called Trícha Máenmaige, and a barony called Loughrea. History ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
